6 Types of Sewing Machine Needles & What They're Best For!

[@ashleyyeboah1416]

Self taught seamstress here. Been sewing for 13 years and NO ONE ever told me about different needles and what they are for 😩😩 Had a few mentors and i guess they didn’t know either So THANK YOU for this!!

[@yvobalcer]

Whenever I watch a youtube video on sewing, the needle size is usually forgotten. Thanks for the video.

[@vanessahansen7229]

I read an article in Vogue that recommended using a size 9 needle on leather as it makes very small holes...it works great also used it on heavy vinyl.

[@krazykid197]

Learning to sew on your own can become a lot when you get down to the equipment used and it’s supporting accessories. Having needles categorized do help especially when you show us fabric and materials they work best with. Now I’ll know what I need and when I will need it. Thank you for this thorough and understandable video. 🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@BlueprintDIY]

I’m so glad it was helpful!

[@kirbysnortfarts9819]

Your styles are AWE-SOME!!! Love your videos. SO helpful!!!!!

[@kennethskaggs2832]

I can't thank you enough ! I have checked out quite a few videos on this and you explain so simple ! I am new to the sewing machine world. I have been sewing by hand for over 50 years. I can't thank you enough !

[@blackdouglas1940]

I got myself a second hand sewing machine at 53, wanted one for years but didn't have the confidence that i would be able to make anything.. Before I commit to make something I decided to go online and find someone to teach me. I've watched so many videos this few weeks and today I came across you, thankfully. I just feel like this is the one for me, fun vibe and full of useful info. I'm not disrespecting the others but I lost interest quite quick or napped haha. Can't wait to watch them all on my journey. In one video you explained so many things I was unsure of. Ta from a Scottish lass.

[@seanteel.8557]

Also THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE VIDEOS!!! I have had my sewing machine for years but it seemed so difficult to get started. I love that you show us how to work with fabric and things we already have and explain things in a way that makes it doable! Truly Grateful ‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@MaryAnnNytowl]

Wow, no wonder I was having so much difficulty with the last project I did! Thank you SO much for this! I'm getting into this as a new hobby, and havent been near a sewing machine since high school (let's not discuss how long ago that was 😂 ), so Ive been kind of lost. 😅

[@BlueprintDIY]

Glad you came back to sewing! I stopped sewing before I found upcycling too.

[@yemi1able]

Queen sis!👸🏽 Thank you so much for both vital and amazing information on sewing needles for regular sewing machines!👏🏾👍🏾👌🏾🥰 After breaking a whole pack of sewing machine needles just in one day, it then dung on me to come on KZbin to get a lesson on different types of needles for different types of fabrics, dorrr😅 after sewing for well over two decades! What is wrong with me, what have I been doing, what have I been thinking, where have you been all my life????? All these and many more questions were all that was going through my mind as I stayed glued watching, and taking down notes from you Wueen👸🏽💖💖💖 Once again, thank you so much!🙏🏾

[@a.l.holmes1611]

Thank you for this because it will help me out a lot. I am a self taught sewer.

[@donr7145]

Hi Angelina Right on time. I just went to Walmart and purchase a package of jersey needles. Thanks for explaining what’s the different in the sizes mean, and especially what universe means also. Learn alot tonight. Love all your tips on sewing. It helps me so much when doing my projects.👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽❤️

[@BlueprintDIY]

I’m so glad it was helpful! 👍🏾

[@sewfax3292]

This was soooooo beneficial!!! I have a heavy duty singer machin and I’ve just been using the heavy duty needles because that’s what came with it🤦🏾‍♀️ This break down just saved all future fabrics to come🤣💯💕

[@missygrando1965]

This will really help us amp up our sewing. I've ruined enough fabric and placed a huge order for needles a few months ago.

[@mikewilliamson1539]

My 1034D serger worked fine on everything but 1 slightly thicker/stretchier workout shirt. Would stitch a couple inches then snap the lower looper. Switched to jersey needles, worked perfectly. Had no idea needles mattered in that way too.

[@buckmajor]

Oh my, no wonder why my needles are bending and breaking on heavier material. So I need a stronger/harder and a higher number like my middle leg. But thanks 100/16 is what I need.

[@kindnight]

Hi Angelina! I love watching your videos and seeing all your amazing upcycles, thanks so much for sharing! 💞💞

[@rashmi_bhosale]

I needed this 🙌🏼 thank you ❤️

[@artchitchatchew3718]

thanks for answering a newbie question. I am a newbie to sewing. My primary material is Demin. I was fed up with paying a seamstress and tailor. I decided to diy. Actually I luv it

[@plutomutt]

I just wanna say the yellow top you showed near the end is fabulous

[@barbaramatthews4735]

I've been sewing for many years and never learned about machine needles beyond the difference between pointy and ball point.

[@jadiasmith3328]

Thanks so much QUEEN no one ever talk's about this I'm working on my first quilt . And I needed to know this . For the size of the needles .

[@BlueprintDIY]

Glad I could help! 🙌🏾

[@gculleoffical569]

Thanks so much Angelina ❤. Happy early Mother's Day💐🥰

[@BlueprintDIY]

Hey Gena! Happy Mother’s Day to you too!

[@erickajstevens5737]

I really appreciate your tutorials! I love this one on needles. Going to see if the plate on my machine can sew with twin needles. I've always wanted to sew with them.

[@beverlylewis4063]

Thank you very much for the so valued information, I was not aware that there was so much needled for sewing so much different materials, Thank you I am so much more educated about needles.

[@markfalina9160]

Thank you for this video. I like knowing which needle is meant to accomplish which task..

[@ladygodiva813]

THIS IS WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! 🙌🏿👐🏿🤲🏿🤗😘

[@shelbysecor4877]

You are so easy to watch! This is amazing and really helpful content!!

[@bradleydaniel-rk1js]

Very good explanation.thanks much

[@Jin04115]

Just when I think I know it all, here comes Angelina dropping jewels.

[@BlueprintDIY]

😂 Thanks

[@jacklynazure689]

This was so helpful, thank you so much😊

[@Amoresable]

lol I go for 90/14 most of my time ❤thank you for this information 💐💐💐

[@TheEvie202]

So do I , as did my mother. Back then all the sewing was on wovens and size 14 . 16 for upholstery and heavy weight fabric. Ball point is for knits.

[@jeremys64]

This video is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

[@NaeNaeW]

Love it Angelina!! Thank you so much for the explanations, I learned a lot!!! I love your laugh 😃😍💟💟💟

[@BlueprintDIY]

😂 Thank you!

[@lauryn7798]

thank you so much for this video!! i was just at my local fabric store trying to figure out which needles i need to use for khaki material

[@deniseoates7147]

Yes love this, 101 sewing needles. I been schooled, I thought naturally universal would mean it , fit all machines, and I did not know about the sizes, and for sure did not know that there were so many different types. I thrifted a old sewing basket with all kind of great goodies in it. It probably good to do some of the terminology (and just use old clips as examples)? Do you do pleating, if so can you demonstrate the technique? One would not think this kind of video would be interesting, but it very intriging and makes me want to run and get some needles for a machine I don't have yet. Thanks for sharing and blessing to you and all in the days to come.

[@BlueprintDIY]

😂 Thanks so much Denise!

[@dchocolate44]

Very, informative, I appreciate that. Thank you for the explanation of the different types of needles

[@BlueprintDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marianlund3650]

Great comprehensive info. Btw, your designs are awesome!

[@lindahowe7658]

Thank you. Thank you Thank you I’ve always had trouble with what size needle to use.

[@BlueprintDIY]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@jazminalvarado8433]

Thanks, I needed the review❤️

[@cynthiahaynes-james114]

Thank you for your explanation of machine needles. Never knew this. Peace ✌

[@suewiley1422]

Oooh, I have been trying to sew scuba material and getting frustrated. Maybe I should just change my needle, thanks. 😊❤️

[@sheilahenriquez5871]

Excellent video been asking myself this question for awhile and again a few days ago. Many thanks, yes do the video for threads as well, I've been needing this as well.

[@lindadelacy9516]

This is great information, Angelina! thanks so much for educating us out here!! As always, LOVE your videos and your sense of humor♥

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@vickipatridge5094]

Great information. Thanks for sharing.

[@bozoclown7420]

I recently learned to check my needles for wear. Sewing lots of jeans, the needle was failing to go through the fabric, thought maybe it was time to replace my machine, then I took the needle out and looked at the end, well it was like a fish hook, seriously bent. LOL

[@arelys1446]

Love your video ,, very helpful

[@L.sabore]

Thanks for all your knowledge

[@danielrussell452]

Great video, very helpful 😊

[@deirdregoss9864]

Very informative!😊

[@elsagonzalez363]

Muchas gracias for this video Angelina! I found myself asking how long does a needle last?I really like these videos about the equipment and basics. How about drafting a pattern for a simple pair of pants for those of us with curves? Gracias again.

[@brandondupy3973]

this was so helpful

[@red143rene]

Yeah, I just broke a needle trying to sew stitches in a quilt.🤦‍♀️😅 Gonna get some of these other needles, Stat.😂

[@aitumatagata16]

Thank you!

[@katienumiusher]

Thank you for this info. ❤

[@monachinn1576]

Thoes are great tips. Thanks

[@irishbrigade]

Strength of the shaft!

[@Recreationstation_co]

Thank you!

[@sylviadelarosa964]

hehe heavy dutier lol I like you woman thanks for this video!! very helpful!! beginner sewer here!

[@BlueprintDIY]

You're so welcome! It's such a game changer to know which needles to use for which fabrics.

[@ThePatriciaPatrick]

Very informative ❤️❤️❤️

[@TerriRomano]

Just subscribed to your channel. Looking forward to seeing more of you!

[@BlueprintDIY]

Welcome to the BlueprintDIY family! 🤗

[@vickieparker3022]

Thank you so much your awesome woman.

[@claudiatheophilus5584]

Thanks for the info

[@rossfelton1955]

Thank you.

[@cathy7824]

I just discovered the nonstick tephlon needle for vinyls in my domestic machines.

[@Everyoneisanartist776]

Cool Beans!

[@debimills8110]

❤❤❤ this video thank you so much for this .

[@BlueprintDIY]

You’re welcome! 💕

[@EzzyDT]

Thanks for the video. When do you replace a needle?

[@ErinSmith-c4c]

The larger number, is the metric size and the smaller number is the imperial size ie 90 (metric)/14 (Imperial size)

[@dhibiemna9480]

i love all your videos 📹 ❤️

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thank you 💕

[@markfalina9160]

Because of this video, I was able to cut through the confusion of the needle numbers. While double needles are certainly helpful, though, on Amazon they also have strange numbers. Could you please help us with this?

[@keyata8923]

Hello, I have a Singer Simple my kids bought me. I like sewing tutus with tulle, satin ribbon or grosgrain ribbon. Which needle would you suggest for that material?

[@jludtxs]

Who sells longer needles for older machines? Standard now is 38mm, I need longer for my Riccar and old steel Brother. Yes you can fidget with the short ones but want ones that fit

[@amelinataylor464]

Okay now what needle should I use to sew a thick material and a stretchy one together?? I'm making a blanket for my daughter.

[@ramsesosirus]

I've been looking for days... I just need to sew some buttonholes by hand for a costume (changing snaps to button/hole). I'm going to use Gutermann Top Stitch weight 30 so the buttonhole looks good with thick thread. Is a "size 14 or 16" needle the right one? They look pretty big and some say "tapestry" and I don't want to mess up the fabric, which is 65% poly/35% cotton. Round point? Sharps? I'm not going to buy a sewing machine just for this, at least not now. Thanks for any info.

[@FaadumoArdo]

Hi Angelina can you please tell me which needle to use for embellishment with soft fabric which ? Today I broke all my needles all six of them ?

[@vinu_b6551]

hi, which of these four sewing machines are the best and will last longer, brother, toyota, singer or pfaff ?i am asking because i am going to buy a new sewing machine..

[@namanable]

can bernina be used for portable machine like akiara ?

[@seanteel.8557]

Do you have to get needles in the same brand as your sewing machine or do all needles fit? I have a Brother sewing machine. 🙋🏻‍♀️🪡🧵

[@rndea100]

i got a vintage singer an the needles goes up to 130 /21 domestic machine an 120/19 were can i find them

[@gedoeniko]

Hi Angelina, I have the blue twin needle pack from Amazon too. I can't use them on any of my sewing machines. Stitches are not forming for unknown reason. I have the original Schmetz brand blue tween needles, which are used on my Brother and Husqvarna machines. Did you know the color coding of the tween needles? Red is for regular type of fabrics, blue is for stretch fabrics?

[@BlueprintDIY]

I had no idea. Thanks for letting me know!

[@SarahHenry-f4c]

I’m trying to hand sew a heavy knit 78% acrylic cardigan and have no idea where to begin! Help please!

[@BlkKeyCptl]

Would I use a Jersey Needle if im working with Heavy French Terry Loop Back Cotton to make a Hoodie?

[@BlueprintDIY]

@@BlkKeyCptl Yes

[@TheCatLady65]

Wow what a disgusting comment from a male. I've reported him. I'm a middle-aged lady whose been sewing my whole life and I'm still getting tips from you!

[@crlyap]

Does anyone knows the different between DPX5 vs DBX1 or HAX1 Needless? Abit confusing

[@orestesdd]

Can I use other brand needles, for instance, SCHMETZ Euro-Notions Universal Machine Needles? I do owe a Benina, but I found out that Bernina accessories are too expensive; thus, I'm sure Bernina needles are too. Thanks for your video.l 🤔

[@BlueprintDIY]

Yes, you can certainly use other brands 👍🏾

[@orestesdd]

@@BlueprintDIY Thanks.

[@tammydavis2746]

Do all of the needles have the same size eye? I have trouble threading my needles. Thanks

[@BlueprintDIY]

Some are slightly bigger but still very small. You can get a needle threader to help.

[@Jin04115]

Can you use microchrome needle for vinyl or plastics

[@Bandaid17]

Leather needles actually cut into the vinyl/leather making it easier for the thread to get through whereas they would not be used for woven because they would “rip”the cloth. You may find the stitches will be neater in the vinyl using leather needles. (Found out the hard way LOL)

[@vividavil6057]

My 34DX doesn’t want to stay treading just the first the first tread; so please help me; it’s getting me so frustrated.

[@in_u9433]

Hi Angelina , Is there any chance you have any sewing machine that you are not using and would likely to give away. Am In need of one to explore my creative skills thanks 😊

[@theresemadjou5047]

Which needle type can I use if I don't have jersey needles

[@BlueprintDIY]

You can use a universal needle

[@SadeeHein]

Does it matter the brand of needles that you get does it have to match your sewing machine?

[@BlueprintDIY]

It doesn’t have to match your machine unless you have a specialty machine

[@woodenkat8971]

So i have a 1964s vintage bernina that has an extra hole in the uptake lever for when twin needles are used. So its been around a while. Any machine capable of a zigzag should be able to use them.

[@xlrationmarine]

Match your needle to your thread weight. Thicker thread, bigger eye on the needle.

[@BlueprintDIY]

Thanks so much for the tip!

[@brendaharper7064]

Thank you so much for that information about the needles